J.D. Tuccille: Mental illness is now a political identity
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J.D. Tuccille: Mental illness is now a political identity
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By J.D. Tuccille
Published Jun 28, 2026
Last updated 9 hours ago
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There’s little doubt that the world around us has been getting nuttier in recent years and so have its inhabitants. Researchers say mental illness has been on the rise for decades, but the stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pand…
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